Comprehension Questions on 'The Gift of the Magi'
Passage
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English
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4th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Yvette Pepe
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Della count her money three times?
She wanted to make sure she had enough for Christmas.
She was planning to buy a new dress.
She was saving for a vacation.
She was paying rent.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the name "Mr. James Dillingham Young" seem too long and important when he was being paid only $20 a week?
Because the name was difficult to pronounce.
Because the name did not match his current financial situation.
Because he wanted to change his name.
Because he was no longer proud of his name.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Della feel after realizing she had only $1.87 to buy Jim a gift for Christmas?
She was excited and happy.
She was indifferent and did not care.
She was disappointed and felt that it was not enough.
She was angry at Jim.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the passage suggest about the value Jim and Della place on their possessions?
They value their possessions for their monetary worth only.
They value their possessions because they are symbols of love and family.
They do not care about their possessions at all.
They want to sell their possessions for money.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Mrs. Sofronie determine the price she would pay for Della’s hair?
She lifted the hair to feel its weight.
She measured its length with a ruler.
She asked Della how much she wanted.
She compared it to other hair in the shop.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Jim’s appearance and behavior when he enters the house suggest about his situation?
He is struggling and worried, possibly due to financial difficulties.
He is angry with Della.
He is excited about Christmas.
He is planning a surprise for Della.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author use Della’s internal dialogue to show her feelings about her decision?
By revealing her anxiety and hope that Jim will still find her attractive.
By showing her excitement for Christmas.
By describing her plans for the next day.
By explaining her dislike for her new haircut.
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